styling

For those leaning towards a minimalist aesthetic for your wedding day, allow the beauty to be in the simplicity when it comes to wedding decor. Keep the details uncomplicated, the colours soft and muted and the materials natural. Sometimes less really is more and keeping it simple can be effortlessly beautiful. A touch of greenery will bring out the subtlety...

                   The use of marble as a decorative material dates back many centuries. Think Ancient Greece or India’s Taj Mahal. Today, this enchanting natural stone, particularly in white and grey variants, continues to make an impression. With an air of sophistication, marble has a classic, timeless quality that will stand the test...

There's power in light pink, it seems. Just a wisp of the dusty hue can gently lift any interior while being complacent enough not to offend anyone with colour phobia. This colour does all the styling work for you, coaxing out a more considered interior space, while smoothly balancing out shades of black and white without screaming bachelorette pad. There...

1. 2. 3.   4. We all need a flash of newness every now and then, but often the interior finds that we see and fall in love with can jackknife into expensive territories. While there are some things we will never turn cheap on, not everything worth inviting into your home has to cost the earth. One just needs...

Claire Donaldson, what a woman. As the founder and creative grunt behind Auckland-based styling company One Lovely Day, Claire revels in turning the boring into brilliant. Her ideas are swiftly becoming in demand for many a wedding, baby shower, birthday celebration and eclectic store fit out, as she spins magic with props, lighting, foraged goods and antique curiosities. Her business...